Data and Statistical Sources: Healthcare

A department within the CDC, distributes data on the health status of Americans, gathered and disseminated through various surveys.

National Center for Health Statistics selected statistics on a variety of health topics.

Annual report released by the Alzheimer's Association reveals the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation's health care system. Infographics, quick facts, and state-level data available.

Behavioral risk factor data for Alzheimer's disease and aging; state-level data.

Data about behaviors that can impact health, such as seatbelt wearing, and fruit and vegetable consumption.

Illustrates geographic disparities in health care utilization in the United States. Data available on a regional basis, some at the level of specific counties or hospitals.

From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Collects information about the nature and costs of hospital visits, including ER visits.

CDC scientists conduct multiple IBD studies each year to improve the understanding of the epidemiology and burden of IBD. Available information about prevalence, comorbidities, health care utilization, and disease management.

State-level statistics about preventable, work- and motor vehicle-related injuries and deaths. Presented by the National Safety Council.

This site gives you direct access to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) official open data on Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Explore data about drug pricing and payment, enrollment, quality, eligibility, and state drug utilization.

From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Gathers data on the amount of money consumers and businesses spend on various types of health care and health insurance.

From the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Explore data about dialysis facilities, doctors and clinicians, home health services, hospice care, hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes and rehab services, and physician office visit costs.

Drug addiction and HIV/AIDS data. Includes the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs; drug use among teenagers, prisoners, and other populations.

Data relevant to gerontological research.

Statistics on individuals' health and wellness. Topics include food eaten, sleep, dental visits, health insurance, and prescription medicines. 1970's-present.

Survey data provides information about health care providers such as hospitals, primary care physicians, nursing homes, home health aids, prison health care, etc.

Data on health conditions affecting individuals, exercise habits, and access to medical and dental care. 1963-present.

Displays state-level data on the incidence of HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STDs and tuberculosis.

The Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results Program database provides statistics and raw aggregate data abut the incidence, prevalence, survival times, and deaths from many types of cancer. Can be broken down by demographic and geographic variables.

Quantitative data about drug use, overdoses, drug-related hospital visits and deaths, substance abuse treatment centers, and mental health care.

Disseminates detailed data about injuries of all sorts, including fatal and nonfatal injuries both accidental and intentional.

major international source for data on health and health care. Browse data by country, disease, substance use, environmental factors, and quality of health care system.

Disseminates data on population, maternal and child health, HIV, and nutrition in over 90 countries. Subnational data for developing countries available.

Data available on health and welfare services, health conditions, deaths, behaviours and risk factors, and various population groups.

Data relating to general practice, mental health, emergency room visits, and substance use in England.

Reports on a variety of surveys on topics related to health and health care (nutrition, oral health, obesity, mental health, tobacco use, etc.)

National Safety Council presents data on work-related and motor-vehicle injuries and deaths around the world.